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Dr. Efren Buitrago, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Efren Buitrago, MD
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Dr. Efren Buitrago, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Doral, FL.
Dr. Efren Buitrago, MD
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Dr. Efren Buitrago, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 60
Doral, FL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Efren Buitrago, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Doral, FL.

About

Dr. Efren Buitrago, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Doral, FL. Dr. Buitrago currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, Hialeah Hospital and Palmetto General Hospital. At present, Dr. Buitrago received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Buitrago's office accepts new patients. Dr. Buitrago also speaks Spanish. Dr. Buitrago is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Thoracentesis
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Thoracentesis
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Thoracentesis
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Ascites
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Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Empyema
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Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lung Cancer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventricular Septal Defect
Aneurysm Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Atresia
Biventricular Heart Failure
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cardiac Tamponade
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chylothorax
Coarctation of the Aorta
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Neoplasm
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Umbilical Hernia
Unstable Angina
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bronchoscopy
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Colectomy
Colostomy
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 South Florida Heart and Lung Institute
    3650 NW 82nd Ave Ste 208, Doral, FL 33166
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 858-7505
  2. 2 Jackson Health System
    1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 585-5315
  3. 3 Jackson Health System
    1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (786) 466-8484
  4. 4 Miami Transplant Institute
    1801 NW 9th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buitrago
3.6
Based on 7 Reviews
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Jun 25, 2018
Dr Buitrago, queremos darle las gracias por su gran trabajo y empatía con nuestra familia.
— Jun 25, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Efren Buitrago, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Buitrago's profile.

Dr. Efren Buitrago, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, Hialeah Hospital and Palmetto General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Efren Buitrago, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Kendall Hospital

    11750 SW 40th St, Miami, FL

  • HCA Florida Aventura Hospital

    20900 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL

  • Hialeah Hospital

    651 E 25th St, Hialeah, FL

  • Palmetto General Hospital

    2001 W 68th St, Hialeah, FL